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P681 AWV

1999 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 AWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,000 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

floor plan damaged

near side rear tyre under inflated

off side front tyre perished

off side rear back plate missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake back plates corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake back plates corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 112,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 110,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 103,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 103,411 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 89,147 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pads not checked

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 80,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Legnum?

Based on 3,624 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,415
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 150
Steering rack gaiter split 139
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 134
position lamp(s) not working 114
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P681 AWV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 89,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Legnum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P681 AWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Legnum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P681 AWV registered?

P681 AWV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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The MOT history for P681 AWV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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